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Carlon Falls Trail
Area Status: Open
1.4 mile (one-way) trail along the South Fork of the Tuolumne River into the Yosemite Wilderness Area to Carlon Falls. Use Ackerson Mountain topographic quad map.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Groveland Ranger District (HWY 120)- Vehicle access may be difficult due to seasonal road closures and snowy conditions. No services available at any trailhead. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT, PLEASE! For a list of seasonally closed roads view the Stanislaus National Forest's Motor Vehicle Use Maps. Please use caution while in the Rim Fire burned area. |
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| Operational Hours: | Trailhead is open. Vehicle access may be difficult due to seasonal road closures and snowy conditions. No services available at any trailhead. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT, PLEASE! For a list of seasonally closed roads for the Stanislaus National Forest, visit Motor Vehicle Use Maps |
| Fees: | The facility will be operated under a concession, and fees will be collected starting in April of 2022. |
| Restrictions: | No pets or mountain bicycles are allowed within the Yosemite Wilderness Area. No overnight camping at the trailhead or along the trail allowed. |
| Closest Towns: | Buck Meadows and Groveland |
| Water: | No water faucets available at trailhead |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets available at picnic areas adjacent to trailhead |
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Contact California Department of Fish & Wildlife for current regulations: 559-243-4005, www.dfg.ca.gov
Day Hiking
1.4 miles (one-way)
| Elevation desc | 4,480 to 4,320 = 160 feet change in elevation |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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